Career (Paid)

PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT

Pinehurst, NC · Moore County

PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Pinehurst, NC (Moore County), with 2 stations and 30 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+15%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
31th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
$837K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Pinehurst, NC
FDID
06391

FEMA Grant History

$837K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FF-00333 $837,495

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 31% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 15% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT

PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Pinehurst, within Moore County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. North Carolina has 1,534 registered fire departments and 40,350 total personnel, averaging roughly 26 staff per department. PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 15% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 62,800 fires, 131 fire deaths, and 57% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $837,495 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 15% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT?

PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Moore County, NC. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, PINEHURST FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $837,495 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.

How many fire departments are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 1,534 fire departments with 40,350 total personnel. 57% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.